Ocean & sea freight rates by lane
Gateway Lines NVOCC spot rates for FCL FAK shipmentspulse
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Live spot ratesBrowse 20 popular lanes below, or search another supported port pair.
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Gateway Lines can confirm space, sailing windows, docs, customs, drayage, and contracted pricing for eligible volume.
Port-to-port FCL FAK rates, confirmed at booking. Excludes customs, duties, drayage, insurance, and other shipment-specific charges unless stated.
Every rate on this board is a spot rate. Ship steady volume? Go contracted.
Spot rates are quick, one-off market prices for the soonest sailing on a lane. They are the fastest way to price a container today, and they move with the market. If you ship dedicated lanes or regular volume, Gateway Lines sets you up with contracted rates instead: locked pricing on your lanes that runs meaningfully lower than spot, with space protected for your freight.
Spot rates (this board)
- One-off, ship-now pricing
- Moves with the market
- Best for occasional shipments
Contracted rates
- Locked pricing on your lanes
- Meaningfully lower than spot
- For dedicated or regular volume
Live ocean freight spot rates by lane
Gateway Lines Ocean Rates shows live sea freight rates for major port pairs, refreshed with fresh market reads. Every revealed lane carries the date it was last read. As an NVOCC, these are our own FAK container shipping rates for 20-foot, 40-foot, and 40-foot high-cube containers, not a broad market index. Reveal a lane to see the current ship-now rate, its recent trend, sailing windows, and estimated transit time.
What goes into an ocean freight rate
Base ocean freight
The core charge to move a full container from the origin port to the destination port.
Fuel (BAF)
A bunker adjustment factor that rises and falls with marine fuel prices.
Terminal handling (THC)
Charges for loading, unloading, and handling the container at each port.
Surcharges
Peak-season (PSS) and general rate increases (GRI) applied when capacity tightens.
The rate search shows the all-in market rate per container, so these are already rolled in. Final pricing is confirmed at booking. New to the tool? See how it works.
Want the reasoning rather than the number? Read what moves ocean freight rates, covering capacity, fuel, season, routing and how the major lanes differ.
Ocean freight rate FAQ
Is Gateway Lines Ocean Rates free to use?
Yes. Gateway Lines Ocean Rates is a free ocean freight rate search for supported port pairs. You can review current FCL spot rates at oceanrates.gatewaylines.com with 5 free rate views a week and a quick one-time email to keep it fair. Shipping with Gateway unlocks unlimited rates and contracted pricing.
How much is ocean freight per container?
It depends on the lane, the container size, and timing. Rates move daily with capacity, fuel, and season. Reveal any lane to see its current spot rate for a full container.
Are sea freight rates the same as ocean freight rates?
Yes. Sea freight rates, ocean freight rates, and container shipping rates all describe the same thing: the cost to move a container by water between two ports. This board shows the live full-container (FCL) market read for any of those terms.
How are ocean freight rates calculated?
A full-container (FCL) rate combines the base ocean freight with a fuel surcharge (BAF), terminal handling (THC), and any peak-season or general rate increases. Gateway Lines shows the all-in market spot rate per container, so you do not have to add these up.
How often do ocean freight rates change?
Frequently. Spot rates can move week to week, and sharply during peak season or capacity disruptions. This board gets fresh market reads on a regular cadence, and every revealed lane shows its recent trend.
Are ocean freight rates going up or down?
It varies by lane. Each revealed lane shows a month-over-month trend, so you can see whether that route is climbing or easing instead of relying on a single global average.
What is FAK in ocean freight?
FAK stands for Freight All Kinds, a standard full-container rate that covers most general commodities. If your cargo is not classified as FAK, your final rate may differ.
Which lanes does the Ocean Rates Board cover?
Major trans-Pacific and global ocean freight lanes, for example Shanghai to Long Beach, Ningbo to New York, Shenzhen to Savannah, and Qingdao to Houston. Search any supported port pair on the board; if a lane is not covered yet, you can request a quote.
How do I get an accurate ocean freight quote?
Reveal your lane for the current market rate, then book or talk to Gateway Lines. Shipping with us unlocks contracted pricing for eligible volume and lanes.